The Trenton City Council on Aug. 4 authorized a $1,110,455 contract with DECEMA LLC to install backup generators at the Westfield Center, the Department of Public Works and City Hall.

The contract award was presented by Kevin Sargent, the city’s director of public services, who said an RFP was issued and four bids were received. The low bidder was deemed nonresponsive, and Fishback — the city’s reviewer on the project — recommended DECEMA LLC as the lowest responsive bidder after reference checks. Sargent told the council the contract has been reviewed and approved by the city attorney.

Council members moved and supported the authorization; no further discussion was recorded and the motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

The project was described as part of the municipal building improvement bond program; Sargent said the RFP and bid opening occurred July 15. The council did not provide additional details in the meeting about the project timeline or the contract’s start date.

The council’s approval directs staff to execute the contract and proceed with the generator installations under the reviewed bid documents.

Funding for the contract was presented as part of bond-funded building improvements; the city attorney reviewed the contract prior to the motion.